Different libraries on different computers, same account?

Hi,
This might be a dumb question, but . . .
Currently I have all my iTunes files in one library on my eMac. I am getting a new iMac (YAY!) on Tuesday. What I'd LIKE to do is leave all my kids'/wife's iTunes stuff on the eMac, port my stuff over to the iMac— but still buy and manage both with the same account. 'Zat doable?
Thx

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On another note if you want easily transfer all of your files have a 6 pin to 6 pin firewire cable handy for the migration assistant during set up.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3322
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